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A+ Water Solutions 574-658-3405 60

ADEC 42

Alpha Building Center 81

Anchor Insurance 269-506-2057 60

Arrow Industrial 574-350-7750 61

Artistic Stone 574-546-3771 55

Assurance Realty 574-320-3300 58

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Big C Lumber 260-768-4176 37

Bill's Long Reach Excavating 260-336-0775 50

Borkholder Vinyl LLC 269-659-8588 10,11

Bright Star Realty & Auction 574-825-0704 18-22

David & Sharon Miller January 12 18

Beverly Gage Estate March 19

Upcoming Auction Calendar 20

2022 Auction Results 21

Nathan & Joanne Bontrager February 28 22

Current Listings 75

Buggy Lift - Lamar Troyer 260-593-0050 60

Bullseye Industrial Sales Inc 574-825-4990 51

Bushmon Tree Removal 260-215-3661 39

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Champion Well Drilling 574-862-4253 66

Choice Cabinets 574-825-0073 26

Chupp Auctions 260-768-7616 44-46

Dustin Sailor January 24 44

Floral Gems January 25 45

Jeremy L & Neva Miller January 26 46

Upcoming Auction Calendar 46

Classee Vinyl, Inc 574-825-7863 37

Clearview Roofing LLC 260-214-4414 57

Community Friends & Expo 574-546-2250 15

Compass Accounting 574-370-6867 49

Complete Designs 574-206-6937 9

Cornerstone Woodworking 260-535-0978 ext 1 50

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D&L Appliance Repair & Service 260-768-7727 82

D&M Concrete Crushing 574-642-4711 72

Double J Handyman 260-350-8472 64

Dutch Cleaning Service 574-537-0997 29

Dutchman Log Furniture 260-562-3064 36

DYNA Products 231-660-7963 22

Dynamic Finish Solutions 574-546-0369 2

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Advertisers index

Elite Curbing 260-214-1172 80

Elite Custom Carriage 574-546-2250 36 Encore Sales & Engineering 574-301-5885 3

Equine Veterinary Hospital 574-633-2146 38 Equipment Showcase 574-825-0704 16,17

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Family Value Flooring 260-593-2213 43

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Gary Bontrager 269-651-9444 74

Graber's Well Drilling 260-768-4668 48 Green Valley Harness & Welding 269-467-4946 37

Grogg Martin Auctioneers & Realty 260-350-7331 52

Kauffman & Holsinger . . . . . . . January 10 . . . . . . . 52

Michiana RV Auction February 25 53 Welcome Tina Martin 54

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Hahn Auctioneers 574-773-8445 34-35

Hawpatch Engine Repair 260-463-4328 58,59 Heritage Custom Meats 574-546-0640 24

Homer’s Services 260-768-7488 68

HomeStyle Furniture Shoppe IN 574-546-2508 79

Hoosier Power 574-858-2169 25 Horizon Bank 574-849-5777 25 Hwy 20 Tarps 260-234-0174 8

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Ideal Attachments 260-535-1545 66

Interra Credit Union 5

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JC Rentals 260-336-8542 64

J & S Auctions & Real Estate LLC 574-642-0444 76-78

Alvin & Ruth Troyer January 16 76

Gerald & Darla Schlabach January 16 77

Ora & Alma Schrock February 6 78

J & S Flooring 574-773-2673 24

Joe’s Engine Shop 574-546-4413 49

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KC Innovations

812-636-3684 47 L

L A Woodworking 574-825-5580 48

LaRose Shelters 260-336-8886 67

LPS 574-970-1379 67

Luxx Custom Trailers 260-768-7317 30,31

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MD Directional Boring LLC 260-350-9282 48

MDY Horseshoeing & Harness Shop 574-825-8161 x1 27

Elite Covers & Interiors

260-214-0518 4

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Masterpiece Metals

260-463-2675 83

Michiana Builders 260-463-8111 40

Michiana Timber Management, LLC 260-585-0412 64

Midwest Tool Expo 260-768-3033 1

Miller Power 260-768-7002 56

Miller Stove & Fireplace 574-773-2686 5

Miller Stump Grinding 574-326-1756 68

Millersburg Feeds 574-642-9925 68

MM Quality Construction, LLC 574-312-9963 59

Mullets Fencing & Supplies LLC 574-536-5418 41

North American Safe 574-370-0965 33

North Frontier 260-768-7697 ext 1 11

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O&M Welding 260-562-3814 69

Otto Stove & Fireplace 260-768-4977 x 2 65

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Partners Brand 877-790-0016 57

Peddlers Auction 574-536-1783 37

Photon Electric LLC 574-642-3731 40

Polk Auction Company 877-915-4440 32

Precision Custom Services   574-354-1384 39

Premier Concrete Coatings 269-503-9315 14

Premier Optics & Hunting Supplies LLC 574-849-0824 48

Premier Roofing 574-354-1533 70

Proline Roofing, Inc 260-350-1621 50

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Raintec Guttering LLC 260-214-9532 68

Red Barn Real Estate Group | kw 574-202-2848 70

Roof Maxx - Michiana 574-339-2329 12

Royal Legacy Furniture LLC 260-768-7510 48

Ruth’s Library & Tri County Electric 574-354-3125 42

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Schrock Overhead Doors 574-825-4325 62

Sealed Tight Insulation 260-350-8511 63

Signature Designs 260-593-0883 11

Skypoint Transit 574-281-4414 80

Solar Energy Systems 574-773-0546 84

South Wind Flooring 260-768-4526 8

Spectrum Energy Systems LLC 260-350-0089 60

Sunrise Seeds Plus 260-463-0380 28

Sunnybrook Excavating 574-370-4739 24

Superior Hardscapes 574-370-4002 66

Supreme Coatings LLC 574-584-5660 71

Sweet Em’s Cake Shoppe 574-606-5517 80

SYMBIZ Network 800-394-7970 63

TThe Canvas Shop 260-768-7755 26

The Country Barn 574-825-4480 82

Tim's Excavating 260-585-9691 50

Topeka / Shipshe Rental 260-593-2351 55 Topeka Seed & Stove 260-593-2407 38 Tri-County Dumpsters 574-529-2693 80 Tri-Point Merchandise 260-350-9530 23

Trinity Handyman LLC 260-499-0460 85 Troyer Design Co 574-209-1312 29

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260-585-7454 28 Westside Concrete 574-536-2371 68 Wingards 260-768-7960 39 WOODtech 260-562-9131 ext 1 73 Woodruff Harness 260-463-6762 64

Water Works

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Yoder’s Log & Timber Pros 574-356-6059 49 #

2 Mills Timber 260-350-4470 ext 2 62

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“How are you making out in this weather?”

“Cold enough for you?”

“Brrr, it’s cold!”

No kidding. Why do we overuse, overchew, wear thin and continue to point out the obvious? Aren’t there any other topics worthy of starting a conversation? I’ve got nothing to say; I do it myself and am occasionally frustrated that I resorted again to the weather to kick off a conversation.

Of course, the snow and cold does affect us all in one way or another and thus is worthy of mention at times. We just do it way too much.

I’m a short-sleeves, open buggy, green grass kind of guy myself. As far as I’m concerned, it could start warming up soon after the first hard freeze about Thanksgiving time. The days I spent on the construction crew come back to me. I had to go out in that stuff and work for hours. Cold fingers tried to grip tools and fumble with nails …

Even while on the crew, I was somewhat dressed for the weather. What about thousands on the streets and underneath bridges? Where do they go when the mercury plummets? It’s hard to imagine that a cardboard box helps much.

The “A” World Book is at my elbow. Barrow, Alaska, has an average high temperature in February of 10 degrees below zero. Do you really want to know what the average low is?*

There are perks, though. Here I sit in my comfy chair at school with a day off. My second steaming cup of coffee is almost gone and I’ve enjoyed four of the cookies one of my fine fourth-graders baked for me. One glance through the windows shows the snow blowing off the schoolhouse roof.

In here it is cozy enough. The fire in the wood stove crackles sometimes. The bright gas light above my desk purrs. I am blessed.

Cold is nothing, after all. Which reminds me, have you read the story of the debate between the atheist professor and his Christian student?

The professor demanded to know: Why, if God exists, are children left without parents; why do loved ones die; why are the innocent hurt?

His student pointed out to him that darkness is not a thing of itself. It is only the absence of light, cold is only in the absence of heat and evil is simply the absence of our loving God. Where light shines, darkness immediately ceases to exist, etc.

It is scientific fact that there is a point beyond which it cannot become colder. Experimenters, with their fancy gadgetry, have tried to remove all heat from an enclosed container. Though they weren’t able to complete the task, they did determine that, if all heat was removed the temperature would be -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s it. Once it’s that temperature, nobody can insert more cold. All heat is gone and it’s impossible to make it colder.

On the other side of the spectrum, the temperature inside some stars can reach millions of degrees. In fact, no one knows what the maximum temperature is or perhaps even if there is a maximum. You see, there is no limit to God’s love.

So, in summary, if you’re in darkness, add light.

If it’s cold, add heat.

And if it’s evil, show them God. Nobody even knows how good it can get.

Oh, there is one more thing. Talk about the stock market, the latest sermon, the Chiefs, the meaning of life, the theory of relativity, your hobbies, your wife, your children, even your dog – just please don’t tell me it’s cold outside.

*The average low temperature in Barrow, Alaska, in February is -22 degrees.

‘Is it cold enough for you?’ Seriously? Let’s move on

the epiphany

Loren Beachy is an auctioneer and real estate broker with Bright Star Realty and Auctions in Middlebury. He was formerly an elementary school teacher at a local parochial school for eight years. Some of his stories were written a few years ago while teaching. He enjoys fast horses, hot peppers, and strong coffee.

2023 Consignment Auction Schedule

Bid Book Deadlines:

• Jan 19 - January Virtual . . . . . . . . . . .

• Feb 16 & 17 - February Virtual . . . . . . . .

• March 16 & 17 - March Virtual . . . . . . . .

• March 24 - Lake Erie, Middlefield OH . . . . . .

• April 6 - Bright Star Consignment, Middlebury IN . .

• April 20 & 21 - April Virtual . . . . . . . . .

• April 27 - Ohio Central Equipment Auction . . . . Apple Creek OH

• May TBD - Appalachian, Elkin NC . . . . . . .

• May 18 & 19 - May Virtual . . . . . . . . .

• June 15 & 16 - June Virtual . . . . . . . . .

• July 1 - Bright Star Consignment, Middlebury IN . . .

• July 20 & 21 - July Virtual . . . . . . . . .

• Aug 17 & 18 -August Virtual . . . . . . . .

• Sept 14 & 15 - September Virtual . . . . . . .

• Sept 14 & 15 - Showcase Auction & Expo, Wolcottville IN

• Oct 5 - Bright Star Consignment, Middlebury IN . . .

• Oct 19 & 20 - October Virtual . . . . . . . .

• Oct 27 - Lake Erie, Middlefield OH . . . . . . .

• Nov 16 & 17 - November Virtual . . . . . . .

• Nov TBD - Appalachian, Elkin NC . . . . . . .

• Dec 14 & 15 - December Virtual . . . . . . . .

• Dec 29 & 30 -Bright Star Consignment, Middlebury IN .

December 28, 2022

January 25, 2023

February 22, 2023

March 1, 2023

March 15, 2023 March 29, 2023 April 5, 2023

TBD April 26, 2023 May 24, 2023

June 7, 2023

June 28, 2023

July 26, 2023

August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023

September 13, 2023

September 27, 2023

October 4, 2023

October 25, 2023

TBD November 22, 2023 December 6, 2023

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blankets on your horses can be a big benefit in the correct situations, but also may cause discomfort in some situations.

There is so much to choose from. First, pick your outer material, like 600, 1000, and 1200 Denier, RipStop, Polyester, Cordura, etc. Next, your liner, like quilted, felt, fleece, windbreaker and more. And now to decide between rugs, or fitted blankets to turnouts, stable, fly, frost, waterproof, water-repellent, breathable, shoulder gassets, tail flaps, double belly straps, snap or buckle front closures, etc.

So how do you decide what you need for your situation? Ask yourself the following questions:

• Am I turning them out after workouts, or am I stalling after workouts?

• Can my horse exercise after blanketing?

• Can they get out the wind and rain?

Blanketing horses in cold weather can decrease hay intake significantly. If the weather is too warm, it will make them uncomfortable. To sum it up, most blankets have their own reason for design, material and pricing. If you need help choosing a blanket, come see us or call.

Tract 1: 1,400 sq. ft. house, 2-car garage, 3.5 acres, nearly all wooded, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator and microwave included. House is on a crawl space. 1.5 baths, 3 bedrooms, eatin kitchen. Great setting close to Dewart Lake.

Tract 2: 7-acre potential building lot partially wooded at the corner of D18 C Ln. and D18 Ln.

Tract 3: 27.2 acres nearly all tillable with frontage on DeFreese Rd. and D18 Ln.

Tract 4: 2 lots with 2 small cabins, 1-bedroom cabin with bath, kitchen, living area and storage shed (both need updating), well, septic and pier spot on Dewart Lake, 115 EMS D18 C Ln.

Tract 5: Vacant lot on D18 C Ln., not buildable for home, building only with variance

PROCEDURE: The property will be offered in 5 individual parcels or combinations. There will be open bidding on all tracts during the auction as determined by the Auctioneer. Bids on tracts and the total property may compete. The property will be sold in the manner resulting in the highest total sale price, subject to confirmation of the sellers.

DOWN PAYMENT: 5% down

below, later model; Turbo Air double sliding door cooler AGM-48RB, ser. #48606025; Nice stainless heated 4’ prep unit; Numerous prep tables, some have wheels and some don’t, 2’-6’, all stainless;

cart w/casters;

Krowne KR18-18rd

Large can opener, bench mount; Numerous amount of varied dishes, utensils, silverware, flatware, condiment pieces, napkin holders, coffee cups, varied pots and

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stock cookers, trays, rolling tray holders, dishes and more; (2) Rolling 18” heated tray holder; 2018 wine cooler humidor; (30) 4’ square tables pedestal; (108) solid oak dining chairs; Varied other bar stools, benches, dining chairs, etc.; Varied flat screen TVs; Red Head 3-brush glass washer; Central 2018 4-head, 4-keg, 6’ cooler; Under-counter sink, 3-bay; 16.5’ bar with laminate top 3’ and w/ 7.5’ and 3’ return; (3) wooden hanging above bar glass holders; 42" x 32" shadow box advertising old Dandino’s nostalgia; Nice Bolens 5.5 hp 22” power mower w/rear bagger; New Kellon 14' fiberglass ladder; Varied metal light-duty shelves; Toolbox and tools;

Numerous Metro rack, much of it rolling; Rolling serving carts and table tray stands; Varied stainless returns from dishwashers; Varied stainless hand wash sinks;

stainless liquor holder

Fleetwood

meat slicer;

‘PHONE BID’ REAL ESTATE AUCTION

PROPERTY

LOCATED: 1¼ miles west of LaGrange, IN on US 20

ADDRESS: 1230 W US 20, LaGrange, IN 46761

• 1.1 ACRES • HOUSE • SHED •

Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

HOUSE: single story home with 2,236 sq.ft., large attached 3-season room, 2-car attached garage, partial basement with Tiki bar and Visible tornado shelter, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living rooms, central air, natural gas furnace, appliances and water heater new in 2016, 2 NG floor to ceiling brick fireplaces

UTILITY SHED: 14’x28’ with electric and running water Nice landscaping

Mature shade trees

Public welcome to inspect this real estate Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.

Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Starting bid is $250,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.

TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on January 24, 2023 with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 45 days after the auction with possession given 30 days after closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.

Owner: DUSTIN SAILOR

Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better. ~ Pat Riley